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Coming of Age

Mom’s Nest (or: How to Discuss Menstruation With Your Child)

“This is my Moon Flow,” I said to Ellah, who was about 4 at the time, when she saw me changing a pad. I never

February 11, 2010 4 Comments

Coming of Age

Does Your Daughter Feel Beautiful?

Welcome to the October edition of Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Body Awareness! This post participates in the monthly Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival hosted by Authentic

January 8, 2010 3 Comments

Coming of Age – How to Start Welcoming Your Girl Into Womanhood

Most of us were not welcomed into womanhood, and our INNER MAIDEN is left inside hanging, waiting, unsure… As mothers, we vow to create a

December 4, 2009 No Comments

Our Stories, Ourselves

My own transition into womanhood was painfully lacking in warmth or empowerment. How was the day of Your first period? Was it an inspiring experience?

March 5, 2009 No Comments

RED TENT on YouTube

I’m excited to present to you my first YouTube offering ~ RED TENTS: Reclaim, Renew, Rejoice This video is a call to renew ancient traditions,

June 9, 2008 No Comments

My first period ~ DeAnna’s story

Our First Period stories are seldom told. We share highlights from our childhood with our own children as they grow up, from the mischievous to

March 8, 2008 1 Comment

Menstrual blood art (2)

Thanks to those who posted comments as well as the many who wrote to me privately. I always welcome feedback and dialogue, so keep writing!

March 3, 2008 4 Comments

PMS

Menstrual blood art

Yes, this drum was painted with my Moon Blood. Our moon blood is sacred substance. It starts as life-giving tissue that lines up our wombs

February 24, 2008 4 Comments

In the flow

Only death is constant. Life keeps twirling, shifting, undulating, evolving… Our only choice is between Resistance and Flow. How mindfully do we choose, at any

February 19, 2008 No Comments

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